Effort
Definition of Effort
Effort is the amount of work or resources expended to accomplish a task or achieve a goal.
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EH-fert
Example Sentence
Achieving the Sprint Goal demanded substantial effort from the entire team.
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Significance
Agile practitioners should understand the term “effort” as it pertains to estimating work in various agile approaches. It represents the amount of work or time required to complete a task or user story. Accurate effort estimation aids in planning, resource allocation, and understanding the team’s capacity to accomplish work within a given time frame. Understanding effort allows teams to make informed decisions, set realistic goals, and manage expectations effectively during project development.
Additional Resources
- Story Points Are Still About Effort
- Why Do We Use Story Points for Estimating?
- How to Talk About Story Points
- How to Talk About Story Points (MGS Newsletter from 8/3/23. Back issues available via Agile Mentors ).
- The Conundrum About Story Points — pointless or Not?
- Scrum Shortcuts Without Cutting Corners: Agile Tactics, Tools & Tips
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